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Social Worker - LCSW or LMSW (Emergency Room) - Social Work Services UH Lakewood Medical Center (Mon - Fri, 8:00a - 4:30p; 5 days per week)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Social Work Services UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Medical Social Worker – LMSW/LCSW

Supporting Patients Across Acute, Ambulatory & Long-Term Care Settings

Are you a compassionate and driven Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in patient lives? Join our multidisciplinary care team and help provide critical support services to patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings — including acute care, outpatient, and long-term care.

As a Medical Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality psychosocial care, engage in crisis intervention, assist with care transitions, and be a key resource for patient education and advocacy.

What You’ll Do

• Assess and address the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and protective services as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention, pre-admission screening, and long-term care support.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.
• May participate in program development, professional training, and student supervision.
  
  

Qualifications

For LCSW Candidates:

✔ Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program

✔ Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri

✔ At least 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience

✔ Solid understanding of clinical theory and social work practice

✔ Research and analytical skills

✔ Strong written and verbal communication — including public speaking

✔ Ability to work across diverse populations and healthcare teams

✔ Experience In Healthcare Or Mental Health Settings Preferred

✔ If applicable, must meet requirements outlined in our Fleet Driving Safety Policy

For LMSW Candidates

✔ Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program

✔ Licensed in Missouri as an LMSW, or eligible to obtain license within 90 days of hire

✔ Strong knowledge of social work practice and theory at the MSW level

✔ Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting

✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

✔ Healthcare or mental health care experience is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a mission-driven team focused on whole-person care.
• Grow your career through clinical experience, mentorship, and education opportunities.
• Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.
  
  

Ready to bring compassion and clinical expertise to the forefront of care? We’d love to meet you.